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(CBS) Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson took a puck to the throat area in his team’s win against the Wild in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series, and he’s feeling the effects of it.

Hjalmarsson will play in Game 3 tonight, but for his own good, he’s currently not speaking, according to reports from beat writers. Chicago leads the best-of-seven series 2-0.

Could be a couple of weeks before #Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be cleared to talk but will play in Game 3 vs. Wild.